Investment News 12 February 2026 - 12 March 2026

Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View
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Schroders PLC Stock Price Today: Why Shares Fell as April 16 Nuveen Vote Comes Into View

Schroders shares fell 2.7% to 571p Thursday as the stock traded ex-dividend and released scheme documents for its planned sale to Nuveen. Shareholder meetings on the 590p-per-share takeover are set for April 16 in London. The 15p final dividend goes to holders on March 13, with payment due April 23. Some investors say the offer undervalues Schroders, which recently reported a 25% profit jump.
March 12, 2026
Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure
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Standard Chartered stock price falls 3.8% after JPMorgan flags Middle East exposure

Standard Chartered shares fell 3.76% to 1,598 pence in London after JPMorgan flagged the bank’s exposure to the Middle East conflict. The stock is down 11.4% since Feb. 28, outpacing broader European bank declines. Standard Chartered evacuated its Dubai office, while HSBC and Citigroup also closed branches in the region. The bank bought back 882,000 shares on March 11, spending $171.8 million under its repurchase plan.
March 12, 2026
HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Sink Nearly 6% on Gulf Risk and Ex-Dividend
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HSBC Holdings Plc Stock Price Today: Shares Sink Nearly 6% on Gulf Risk and Ex-Dividend

HSBC shares dropped 5.8% in London after the bank closed all Qatar branches and investors reacted to warnings about its Middle East exposure. The stock also traded ex-dividend, with a $0.45 payout set. J.P. Morgan estimated HSBC has $23 billion in Middle East loans, about 2% of its total. Standard Chartered shares fell over 2% as Gulf banks tightened contingency plans.
March 12, 2026
CSL buyback hits 4 million shares as Australian biotech keeps buying after profit shock
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CSL buyback hits 4 million shares as Australian biotech keeps buying after profit shock

CSL repurchased 59,751 shares for A$8.57 million on March 4, bringing total buybacks to 4.03 million shares and A$739 million under its ongoing program. The company also issued 39,627 shares after employee performance rights were exercised. The buyback, capped at US$750 million, is scheduled to run through June 30. Shares will trade ex-dividend on March 10.
March 5, 2026
FuboTV stock gets a fresh ‘Hold’ call: $3.33 target, insider sale and a looming reverse split
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FuboTV stock gets a fresh ‘Hold’ call: $3.33 target, insider sale and a looming reverse split

Analysts maintained a “Hold” rating on fuboTV with a $3.33 average price target, MarketBeat reported Monday. Shares traded near $1.20 Tuesday, close to their 52-week low. CEO David Gandler sold 170,279 shares in January to cover taxes on vested awards, according to an SEC filing. Fubo reported $1.549 billion in quarterly revenue and a net loss of $19.1 million.
March 3, 2026
Arcus Biosciences stock pulls back after 17% pop; RCUS in focus after Leerink target hike
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Arcus Biosciences stock pulls back after 17% pop; RCUS in focus after Leerink target hike

Arcus Biosciences shares fell 3.5% to $23.10 in early Tuesday trading, reversing part of Monday’s 17.5% surge. Leerink Partners raised its price target to $49 and maintained an “outperform” rating. Arcus recently reported updated kidney cancer data and ended 2025 with about $1 billion in cash. The company will present at the Leerink Global Healthcare Conference on March 9.
March 3, 2026
OCUL stock dips in premarket after 23% pop as Ocular Therapeutix Axpaxli data sparks fresh targets
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OCUL stock dips in premarket after 23% pop as Ocular Therapeutix Axpaxli data sparks fresh targets

Ocular Therapeutix shares fell 2.6% to $10.70 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 22.8% surge Monday, following detailed SOL-1 study results for Axpaxli in wet AMD. The company reported 74.1% of patients maintained vision at week 36 versus 55.8% on aflibercept. Clear Street raised its price target to $28, while Needham lowered its target to $18. Ocular will present at two healthcare conferences in March.
March 3, 2026
FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks
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FTSE 100 record close: HSBC jumps, Diageo tumbles, miners lift UK stocks

Britain’s FTSE 100 closed up 1.18% at a record 10,806.41, driven by HSBC’s 7.9% surge after raising its profitability target and strong gains in mining shares. Diageo dropped 12.7% after its new chief cut forecasts and halved the interim dividend. The FTSE 250 rose 0.5%. Hiscox announced a $300 million buyback; Aston Martin plans job cuts and reduced capital spending.
February 25, 2026
SoFi stock price slips in premarket after Truist trims target; insider Form 4 flags tax-driven sale
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SoFi stock price slips in premarket after Truist trims target; insider Form 4 flags tax-driven sale

SoFi shares fell 0.6% to $19.18 in premarket trading Friday after closing down 1.2% Thursday. Truist cut its target price to $21 from $28 while maintaining a hold rating. Chief Risk Officer Arun Pinto sold 25,420 shares for tax withholding on vested stock awards, according to a regulatory filing. The stock is down about 36% from its Jan. 5 high.
February 20, 2026
Amazon stock price today: AMZN edges down premarket as Morgan Stanley keeps “Top Pick” call
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Amazon stock price today: AMZN edges down premarket as Morgan Stanley keeps “Top Pick” call

Amazon shares dipped 0.2% to $204.35 in premarket trading Thursday after closing at $204.79. CEO of worldwide Amazon Stores Douglas Herrington sold 4,784 shares on Feb. 17 under a pre-arranged plan. Morgan Stanley reiterated Amazon as a “Top Pick,” citing strong AWS demand but noting capacity constraints. Investors remain cautious after Amazon’s $200 billion 2026 capex plan triggered a 9% share drop earlier this month.
February 19, 2026
Ondas (ONDS) stock price ticks up in premarket as German police counter-drone deal, SEC filing keep traders watching
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Ondas (ONDS) stock price ticks up in premarket as German police counter-drone deal, SEC filing keep traders watching

Ondas shares rose 0.5% to $11.13 in premarket trading Thursday after a 10.15% gain Wednesday. The company’s Sentrycs unit deployed counter-drone systems with a German state police office. Hood River Capital disclosed a 4.71% stake in Ondas. The company plans to debut its Scout product at the Enforce Tac security show in Germany next week.
February 19, 2026
Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny
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Amazon stock rises after Morgan Stanley names it a Top Pick as AI spending returns come under scrutiny

Amazon shares rose 2% to $205.09 Wednesday after Morgan Stanley named it a Top Pick, citing AI potential. The stock rebounded from a 9% drop earlier this month after Amazon outlined $200 billion in 2026 capital spending, sparking investor debate over cash flow and profitability. Tiger Global and Berkshire Hathaway trimmed Amazon stakes in recent filings. Federal Reserve minutes due later Wednesday may affect tech valuations.
February 18, 2026
ICL stock slides 5% after $239 mln charges; 2026 outlook and March dividend in focus
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ICL stock slides 5% after $239 mln charges; 2026 outlook and March dividend in focus

ICL Group shares dropped about 5% Wednesday after reporting a $16 million Q4 operating loss, hit by $239 million in unusual charges. Fourth-quarter sales rose 6% to $1.70 billion, while adjusted EBITDA climbed 10% to $380 million. The company set 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at $1.4–$1.6 billion. A $0.0465 per share dividend will be paid March 25 to holders as of March 10.
February 18, 2026
EMAT stock jumps in premarket as Evolution Metals’ big buildout plan comes into focus
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EMAT stock jumps in premarket as Evolution Metals’ big buildout plan comes into focus

Evolution Metals & Technologies (NASDAQ: EMAT) rose 7.5% to $10.64 in premarket trading Tuesday, following a 30% surge before the U.S. market holiday. The company recently unveiled a $2.5 billion U.S. campus plan, drawing investor focus to funding and timelines ahead of a Feb. 19 management webinar. EMAT began trading on Nasdaq in January after a merger.
February 17, 2026